Australia claim record fourth Women's Rugby League World Cup title

Australia secured a record fourth consecutive Women's Rugby League World Cup title with a dominant 34-10 victory over New Zealand in Brisbane.

First-Half Dominance

Jaime Chapman scored a hat-trick of tries as Australia established a commanding lead within the opening fifteen minutes. The Jillaroos ran in six tries during the first thirty-five minutes, building a 24-point unanswered lead by capitalising on New Zealand's handling errors and defensive mistakes. Shaylee Bent, Jess Sergis, and Shannon Mato also crossed the line for Australia in the first half, while Jesse Southwell kicked five of her six conversion attempts.

Second Half And Final Score

The second half saw a more balanced contest as both teams neutralised each other's attacks. New Zealand improved their defensive performance and scored a consolation try through Mackenzie Wiki in the 70th minute, though the match outcome was already decided.

Context

Australia's victory extends their unbeaten run in World Cup matches to sixteen games, a streak that began in July 2013. The team finished the tournament having scored 306 points while conceding only 30.